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Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Tony Whittaker have made the best (and only) documentary on The Castanet Club. The Castanet Club Story. Chit Chat drops in to tell Maynard the story behind the Story. Warren Coleman, Steve Abbott with Chit Chat 2021. With photo from 1983. Just look at what he wrote about us…... The post The Castanet Club Story story appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Nastassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) who I haven’t seen for more than 30 years drops into Maynard International Studios to deconstruct and celebrate her time with the Castanet Club 1985 -1990. Jacqueline Amidy in NY 2004 The Castanet Club was more than theatrical, it was cinematic.Natassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) For those fancy pants people who like... The post The show-stopping Nastassja Bassi of The Castanet Club. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Warren Coleman, who played Bowling Man in The Castanet Club, drops in to Maynard International Studios to return his VHS player. Can Maynard look like he has a life with only a Barbara Eden photo and a 1982 calendar? Not a chance, but enjoy this 2021 episode of The Odd Couple. Warren has had an... The post Look busy! Bowling Man is coming. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Viva Bob Vegas is the first live tour in six years for legendary Australian (very) funnyman Bob Downe. Relax as Bob takes Maynard on a tour of his career and his favourite moments from his latest show. Touring now to Brisbane, Brunswick Heads, Sydney & Melbourne. Bob Downe’s very showy website Bob Downe commando rolling... The post What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Bob Downe appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 67 surprises the world with a vision of hope, whimsy and frippery. Just what you need in these trying times. They could have used Kim Beazley as a battering ram.Tim Ferguson (insurrectionist) Learn where Kyneton is, experience the bass guitars of war and get yourself a decent super hero psychologist. Tim takes a... The post Bunga Bunga 67 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

It’s Bunga Bunga 66! You know what that means? Tim Ferguson and Maynard are two thirds of the way to the Devil’s number while still being only one third in reality. This show Tim & Maynard take you on a 30 minute adventure that has bears, baths and bugger all to do with reality. Tim’s... The post Bunga Bunga 66 – Maynard & Tim Ferguson appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 65 finds Tim Ferguson and Maynard hard at work making Australia a better place by making sure they don’t get caught. A pithy Bunga Bunga 65 finds Tim in a mood to tell off ABC legal while Maynard is puzzled at the amount of Barry Crocker records he seems to own. They also... The post Bunga Bunga 65 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia’s Coldest 100 returns in January with some world class musical awkwardness that only Australia can produce. From The Bum Dance to Song of Wollongong, this list of 100 songs about Australia or by Australians (who may have received bad career advice) is a must for fans of the musical road less travelled. The Coldest... The post Australia’s Coldest 100 – 2021 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 64 comes live to you from Tim’s lounge room with the help of Richard Saunders. We fully promise that as usual, don’t expect too much. Tim has been making art, Maynard has been making a nuisance of himself. You’ll believe a cat can fly after this mystical journey into your murk. Watch the... The post Bunga Bunga 64 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 63 brings the joy of film, music and maritime safety right up your astral plane. Tim Ferguson and Maynard hold aloft their disappointing splendour of sound. This time it’s serious film critic vs comedy and Tim takes it personally. Maynard ponders that Whitney might have saved the Titanic. So as usual Bunga Bunga... The post Bunga Bunga 63 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 62 ponders the imposing amount of Crankmail that was slipped under the front door this week. Tim Ferguson & Maynard soothe a troubled nation using the well known therapeutic tools of cocaine, cats & Canberra. We argue over dancing, and laugh at a well known Australian capital city. We give important tips on... The post Bunga Bunga 62 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

George Hrab has been a favourite of mine to interview since first meeting him in 2010 at TAM (The Amazing Meeting) Australia. George is the fun filled science communicator-adjacent, overly-talented musician from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I have known George for 10 years, but only met him 3 times. So of course we are best friends. This... The post George Hrab – Bond, Bee Gees & Baths appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard interviews the mighty Tom Jones for radio Triple J in 1988, just before Tom released “Kiss” in Australia, and then for 2SER, backstage at Sydney Entertainment Centre after his 1995 concert. Hear the legend, his voice, and his secret of long lasting pants. I get my trousers specially made. So busted pants for me... The post Tom Jones – the legend and his pants. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 61 has Tim Ferguson & Maynard discovering a powerful medical phenomenon, Herd Humility. Kitler reaps his revenge upon Tim for showing him far too much affection. Maynard asks to you two questions you have to answer, before you are allowed out of lockdown. Maynard’s Madd club show, last one Friday at 8:30pm The post Bunga Bunga 61 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 60 has Tim & Maynard keeping Australia up to date on the things that count. Distracting zombies with online streaming and the fate of that possum in Maynard’s shed. They take Crankmail on Bond, boobs, and a rather feisty Dachshund from Perth calls into the Alan Jones show to counter the issues brought... The post Bunga Bunga 60 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard gets Tim Ferguson on the Bungaphone for an action packed and speculation filled Bunga Bunga 59. Don’t know where it will all end? Neither do Tim nor Maynard, but in a show that somehow connects 3 different native animals, a cat and Alan Jones you are assured to be no wiser by the end... The post Bunga Bunga 59 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard returns to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 1993. Broadcast rather excitedly on Triple J across Australia on Sunday, 4th April. A two and a half hour spectacular Sunday Afternoon Fever show from the “Scott Carne Suite”, otherwise known as Studio 320 at ABC Melbourne. With a live audience that are up for it. Just... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever, Melbourne Comedy Festival 1993. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Desperate times call for a highly entertaining and consummate Bunga Bunga. Tim Ferguson & Maynard are the right duo up in the right place to get down at the right time. Join them as they cower in place in the lofty heights of Tim’s Fortress of Arrogance. But don’t worry, Maynard’s Bug Out Bag has... The post Bunga Bunga 58 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Hear a time capsule from the Melbourne Comedy Festival 1992. Sunday Afternoon Fever live across Australia on Triple J, 5th April 1992. Maynard and guests, Wendy Harmer, Bachelors From Prague, Doug Anthony All Stars, Stomp, Mark Little, Found Objects, Chris Lynam, Lily Savage, Corky and The Juice Pigs, Lance & The Hollywood Kids, bring you... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever, Melbourne Comedy Festival 1992 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 57 brings poor advice and even worse lifestyle choices into your hearing once again. We hear from Tim on his new cat, Star Trek’s best movies, burlesque as a tax dodge, inappropriate dress for time travel and why cows and mining don’t mix. Tim and Maynard also dive deep into the burning social... The post Bunga Bunga 57 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.